E&S=emotional and social development
0-3 months
watches parents face
smiles and coos
cries to show distress
calm down when hears voice of parent is there
E&S
6 months
enjoys being around family
responds to tones and faces
screams with annoyance
self soothe by dummy or sucking finger
E&S
9 months
laughs and enjoys being played with
unsure about strangers (stranger anxiety)
shows preference to parent or caregiver
E&S
12 months
enjoys simple games
cries if cannot see parent or caregiver
E&S
15 months
enjoys simple games with adult such as building and knocking it down
confident to explore environment if caregiver is present
shows affection to familiar family members or friends.
E&S
18 month-2 years
toys, objects to show adults
interested in other children of same age but won’t play cooperativley
may try to make adults laugh
shows strong emotions
determined, tantrums
jealousy for attention
changes emotions quickly
distressed if cannot see parent
emphasises with other distress by showing own distress
E&S
2-3 years
parallel play
shows concern when others are crying
is not yet shairng or turn taking unless supported by adult
kindness and compassion towards others
aware of gender
quick change emotions
tantrums when frustrated
anger and jealousy towards others
be close to parent
distressed if cannot see parent
increasing independence
E&S
3-5 years
enjoy playing with others
play cooperatively
enjoys pretend play
easier to be separated from parent
still show strong emotions but cope with upsets more easily
can explain feelings
express likes and dislikes
